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MA H2921

Creating a special commission to study the equity of chapter 21J and 21O


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition of Danielle W. Gregoire for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the reimbursement for damages of third party property owners as the result of negligent petroleum releases. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the equity of Chapters 21J and 21O of Massachusetts law, which deal with the reimbursement of third-party property owners for damages caused by negligent petroleum releases. The commission will investigate the process for reimbursing these property owners and develop a protocol for a direct reimbursement mechanism. The commission will be composed of members from the state legislature, state agencies, and the governor's office, and will report its findings and any proposed legislation to the relevant legislative committees and the executive office by June 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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